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UNC, RTI International researchers assess US travelers’ knowledge of Zika virus, willingness to take hypothetical vaccine
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC- A collaboration between researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, RTI International and the UNC School of Medicine has resulted in the first study to assess and compare United States travelers’ knowledge...
RTI International donation supports understanding of infectious diseases at a new Smithsonian exhibition
WASHINGTON— RTI International is pleased to provide financial support for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History exhibit “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World.” The exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Influenza, the pandemic that claimed the lives of...
Family impact of congenital Zika syndrome likely to last a lifetime
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— The impact of congenital Zika syndrome on families will be substantial and will last a lifetime, given its severity and uncertainty about long-term outcomes for infants. What do we know and what can we expect regarding the cognitive, behavioral, and functional...
International Society of Exposure Science 2017 Annual Meeting
RTI is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the International Society of Exposure Science 2017 Annual Meeting, which focuses on Integrating Exposure Science Across Diverse Communities.
What are the health and developmental impacts of babies affected by congenital Zika syndrome?
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that one in 10 pregnant women with confirmed Zika infection had a fetus or baby with Zika-related complications in 2016. The proportion of Zika-related birth defects in 2016 was almost 20 times...
New survey underway to determine if Zika is affecting Americans’ vacations
Research Triangle Park, NC —Researchers from RTI International and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work together to study if and how Zika virus is affecting Americans’ travel plans. “Warm weather means spring break and vacation travel to...
Babies born with Zika will create a new challenge for America's health system
Experts recommend safe-sex practices to prevent Zika
RTI may bring a #StopZika campaign to US
Comprehensive Zika risk communications campaign launches in Puerto Rico
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – A new communications campaign aimed at empowering pregnant women on how to prevent Zika virus transmission has launched in Puerto Rico. The campaign, part of an effort with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC Foundation, the Puerto Rico Department...
Understanding Zika and mosquito control in the Washington region
RTI International to serve as data coordinating center for study of pregnant women in areas affected by Zika
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— RTI International will serve as the data coordinating center for a multi-country study to evaluate the magnitude of health risks that Zika virus infection poses to pregnant women and their developing fetuses and infants. The study is led by the National Institutes of...
David Price: Congress must mount stronger attack on Zika virus
Zika virus gets examined in Research Triangle Park
Zika forum held in Raleigh to brainstorm virus solutions
Researchers, officials address Zika issues
RTI International to host discussion on Zika virus research, prevention, and response with Congressman Price
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC— As the Zika virus threat continues to loom, RTI International will host a roundtable discussion about North Carolina’s role in Zika research, prevention, and response June 7 in the Research Triangle Park. Representative David Price (NC-4) will provide opening...